Guiding on Gizmodo Tip Giving
Want to share a tip or leak with us in confidence? You can reach out directly to any of our writers via email, or send general tips to [email protected].
However, for sources requiring more secure methods, we encourage you to connect with your preferred journalist using Signal or ProtonMail. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
- Secure Communication Methods
- Signal: Signal is a fantastic tool for encrypted messaging. Utilizing end-to-end encryption, your conversations remain confidential and can't be intercepted by third parties.
- ProtonMail: ProtonMail, another excellent option, offers end-to-end encryption for secure email communication. This ensures that your emails and account are protected from unauthorized access.
- Anonymous Accounts
- Consider creating a burner email account if you'd like to send emails. These are temporary, disposable email addresses that don't require personal information.
- Use a VPN: Boost your anonymity by combining your secure communication methods with a VPN. By routing your internet traffic through global servers, VPNs hide your IP address.
- Protect Your Identity
- Be mindful of metadata exposure. Tools that disguise metadata can help prevent revealing your identity through email headers or message metadata.
- Keep communication confidential. Avoid sharing personal details or identifiable information in your messages.
- Best Practices
- Be cautious with IP addresses. While encryption protects the content of your messages, your IP address can still be exposed. Use a VPN or Tor browser to hide your IP address when sending emails or messages.
- Be responsible. Ensure you're using these tools ethically and responsibly. Anonymous communication can be misused, so maintains integrity in your interactions.
Follow these steps to securely and anonymously connect with journalists using platforms like Signal and ProtonMail.
- If you prefer technology that offers higher levels of security, you might consider using ProtonMail for your email communication.
- Since ProtonMail uses end-to-end encryption, your emails and account are protected, providing an additional layer of security for your information.
- Reporters who value their sources' confidentiality often suggest using ProtonMail or Keybase for exchanges, as both services prioritize privacy and security.
- To further protect your Keybase conversations, you can also opt for a PGP key, which provides an additional layer of encryption and authentication.
